Operations Manager - Banana Production
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Matanuska Distribution (Priva…
- Expires 30 Mar 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager - Banana Production
Reports to: General Manager - Farming Operations
Background & Job Purpose:
We are a leading producer and distributor of bananas and other fruit in Zimbabwe and South Africa and have exciting plans for the continued growth of our production and distribution platforms.
This position oversees the effective and first-class development of our banana expansion programs, and the continuous improvement and development of existing operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Major Functions /Accountabilities:
General operations management – drive quality KPI’s, unit volumes and costs,
Drive development of all supporting infrastructure (cableways, irrigation & fertigation, etc.)
Drive ongoing continuous improvement focusing on detail around quality, volumes and yields,
Production planning
Fertilizing
Sucker management
Irrigation
Bunch care
Pest, weed and disease control
Harvesting operations
Recruiting, leading and developing a first-class operational team,
Attention to detailed operations systems and SOPs to drive productivity and quality and crop planning from field through to Packhouse,
Drive adoption of global best practices and benchmarks with local innovation,
Budgets and forecasts, financial analysis and planning,
Plan and develop capacity depth and skills at all levels through operations,
Closely guard reputation and integrity of the business.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
A strong Agriculture or Horticulture degree from a reputable organization,
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant context, including at management level
Skills and Competencies:
Banana technical expertise and high interest in driving technical progress,
Confident and open team player,
Strong leadership capacity with high impact and influence with the ability to develop and maintain a high potential team
Strong attention to detail,
Proactive and entrepreneurial bent with proven high agency,
Curious and demanding of new knowledge and its transfer,
Proven ability to build and mentor outstanding and growing individuals
Computer proficiencies:
Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, QGIS, and any ag specific applications.
Experience:
Management level in high end banana production,
Demonstrated strategic, hands–on experience in transforming operations to world class standards.
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